#tarot reflection

Lord Hades and Lady Persephone have been encouraging me a lot recently to share my faith more with others (I haven’t been writing much on here about my relationship with them because it feels very personal and intimate, but if they want me to be more open about my faith, I’ll follow their guidance in doing so!), so I thought this would be a good place to write down the highlights of my full moon divination session with them. I really loved these messages, and they were exactly what I needed to hear, so hopefully they inspire some of you too!

Did a personal reading last night. It's very personal so I don't think I'll go into detail, but here's the main message for me:

------- In the past, I've had a boatload of insecurities. The end of this complicated relationship resulted in me presently having more control over the situation and my love life. According to the third card - Four of Wands, the hidden influences on the current situation are the things I do that make me happy, such as my current hobbies, which I've been doing excessively to distract myself from thinking about said person. It also allows me to feel like I have some form of control over something. I am currently aware that I still have lingering feelings for this person, but at the same time, am trying to look at someone else. My next step is to be careful with who I choose and decide on who exactly I want. Whatever decision I may make, I need to take action soon or it would result in conflict.

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phew :c I tried to keep it short as possible, sorry.

I absolutely love the Queen of Cups. But then again, who couldn’t love her? :) She exudes loving compassion. 

To me, one of the most telling aspects of this Queen is her positioning. Instead of being exalted or propped up in some way like the other royal court cards are, she is seated down low by the edge of the ocean with a cliff looking over her in the distance. This indicates that even though she is a Queen, she doesn’t see herself as above anyone else. She is humble, open, and relatable. 

She represents equality and universal agape love -- ultimate love. This is why the Queen of Cups is one of the cards I associate most with Christ-consciousness and Jesus energy. Let her lovingly remind you that your true power comes from recognizing your oneness with all that is.

I have some ideas for some bigger concepts I’d like to write about, but for today I’ll stick with my perception of Lord Hades and Lady Persephone at this moment in my life.

Lady Persephone has intrigued me for as long as I could remember. I was taught Greek mythology at a young age in school, and I remember being instantly drawn to this figure who was only mentioned in passing at the time. All my teachers taught me was that she was abducted and ate the fruit of the underworld, so she has to go back every year, and thus we get the seasons. Even at a young age I could tell there was more to the story than that, for both Hades and Persephone. As I grew older, I did more research and have always held certain preconceived notions about them, some of which have changed since my spiritual encounters with them:

My first encounter was with Persephone, and I immediately got the sense that her age changes with the seasons. As it is the start of fall now, she appeared to me as a young woman with light brown, braided hair in her late teens/early twenties. Such joy radiates from her, you can feel her smile moreso than see it on her physical form. But this is not all there is to her. I have found that if I begin to think of her too much as a young, innocent figure, she sends me warnings, such as sending a bird to fly into my car. She is an incredibly gifted and powerful force, and her strength increases even more when she and her husband both seek something or desire to send a message. She’s a figure of duality-the all powerful queen of death and the joyful spirit of life.

hello, love.

I hope the tarot spread/reflection questions serve you under this full moon. Steep yourself some dandelion root tea, grab a candle, and sit with your deck or journal.

The build-up of energy in Capricorn, opposing the Cancer moon, highlights a dilemma around sustainability; integrity is critical when we're laying foundations we want to last. Capricorn commands accountability, while Jupiter Rx in Cancer puts our emotional truths in focus. One question you can sit with under this moon and revisit in early March is: Where have I compromised my moral code in the last six months that now needs to be acknowledged?

23’ 𝓥𝓲𝓻𝓰𝓸 𝓢𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓸𝓷 𝓡𝓮𝓯𝓵𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 ♍️💚

tarot spread with my personal natal chart incorporated in my interpretation.

1. Expressing Devotion: 8 of Cups. I'm embracing a deep journey of self-discovery and devotion this Virgo season. With Saturn in Pisces in my 6th house, I find that my devotion is best expressed through structured and spiritual practices in my daily life. Neptune in Capricorn in my 4th house (2° retrograde) reminds me to nurture a stable and grounded home environment. It's about seeking the divine in the everyday. 🙏🏡🔮

2. Receiving Support: 2 of Wands. I'm receiving support by taking charge of my independence and leadership in partnerships (7th house). The 2 of Wands, with Mars in Aries, tells me that it's my assertive nature that's key. Mars in Aries resides in my 11th house ruled by Leo (24°), which connects with my South Node (26° retrograde). This influence encourages me to step up as a leader within my social circles, and my past experiences have prepared me for this role. 🤝🔥👑

3. Effect on Me (Strength - Leo): The Strength card in my 11th house, along with my Leo stellium (Sun, Mercury, and Mars), empowers me during Virgo season. I'm exuding confidence, courage, and charisma within my social groups. This strength enables me to shine as a leader and a beacon of positivity. 🦁💪💫

💛 Bonus Oracle Card (Plexus Chakra): The message here is clear - “I am taking daily actions to awaken my personal power!” This is the season to embrace and harness my inner strength. 💥🌟

💟 Bottom of the Deck: The 4 of Cups as the overall theme, with the Moon in Cancer conjunct my MC and Part of Fortune (28°), suggests that Virgo season will provide moments for deep introspection and emotional exploration related to my public image and destiny. It's a time to connect with my inner self and discover hidden treasures within my path. 🌙🌌💎

This past Virgo season was all about spiritual 𝓭𝓮𝓿𝓸𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷, stepping into 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓹, and embracing my inner 𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓰𝓽𝓱. I'm ready to shine! 🌟🍂🔮

𝓼𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓭 𝓾𝓹 👇

This past Virgo season, I embarked on a journey of devotion and self-discovery. Saturn in Pisces in my 6th house guides me to find structure and spirituality in my daily life, while my natal Neptune in Capricorn in my 4th house encourages me to nurture a stable and grounded home environment as i didn’t have access to this as a young child.

I receive support through assertiveness and independence in my partnerships, especially with 𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 ruling my 7th house. My leadership qualities in my social circles (11th house) are emphasized by the 2 of 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓼, and my past experiences have prepared me for this role.

The Strength card in my 11th house, along with my 𝓵𝓮𝓸 stellium, empowers me to exude confidence and courage within my social groups. I'm embracing my role as a 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻.

💛 the bonus Oracle card, Plexus Chakra, reminds me to take daily actions to awaken my personal power.

💧The overall theme, the 4 𝓸𝓯 𝓬𝓾𝓹𝓼 with the moon in 𝓬𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓻, suggests deep introspection and emotional exploration related to my public image and destiny. It's a season to connect with my inner self and discover hidden treasures within my path.